Lesson Plan
Ask and Connect Lesson Plan
Students will learn to craft and differentiate between open-ended and closed-ended interview questions, practice respectful communication by interviewing peers, and extend those skills through at-home family engagement activities.
This lesson builds social-emotional skills, strengthens family–school partnerships, and empowers students to practice thoughtful questioning and active listening both in class and at home.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
7 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Modeling Questions & Discussion
8 minutes
Step 3
Brainstorming Questions
7 minutes
Step 4
Pair Interviews
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Share
5 minutes
Step 6
Extended Family Engagement Activities
Ongoing/Homework

Slide Deck
Ask and Connect
Session Objectives
Interviewing Norms
Closed-Ended vs. Open-Ended Questions
Modeling the Interview
Brainstorm Your Questions
Pair Interviews
Reflection & Next Steps

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Reading


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